About us

K92 Mining Limited operates the Kainantu Gold Mine in the Eastern Highlands Province. Since we launched in 2016, we've grown gold production every year, boosting Papua New Guinea's economy. We take pride in supporting your communities, with nearly 94% of our team members being fellow PNG locals.

Looking ahead, we will significantly increase our gold production in the next three years. This expansion means that K92 is a place for building a stable career, contributing to the community, and being a key part of our success.

About the role

This position is part of a team responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the mine power supply and distribution system for all electrical equipment on the mine and exploration sites in Kainantu.  In addition, this position will also play and important role in the training of trades assistants.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems onsite are always operational.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and machines.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you are a NATTB certified electrician, with PPL certification and demonstrated experience in fixed plant maintenance, ideally within a mining / minerals processing environment. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Experience in installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control Centre’s, LV and HV transfers and starters. 
• The ability to fault find and develop appropriate solution in order to ensure the equipment availability is high.

Life at K92 

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

We believe in sharing our success with our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer participation in long- and short-term incentive plans. We also offer savings programs, medical assistance, as well as access to our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP